Abraham Cooper RA (1787–1868) was a British animal and battle painter.
James Mitchell (1791–1852) was a British line-engraver.
Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. Painted by A. Cooper, RA. Engraved by J. Mitchell. King Richard the Second. Act 5. Sc. 5. Pubd. by Hurst, Robinson & Co. 6 Pall Mall, & R. Jennings, 2 Poultry. 1826.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving and etching on wove paper.
Dimensions: Image 10" x 7 6/8''. Sheet 17 2/8" x 11 6/8".
Condition: Edge Chipping.
Publication: London, Eng. : Pubd. by Hurst, Robinson & co., R. Jennings, 1826.
Reference: COLLECTION NAME: LUNA: Folger Digital Image Collection 26425.
Part of: Discontinued and afterward incorporated in the Shakespeare Portfolio.
"This Portfolio was formed out of several series of engravings executed for, or collected by the late Joshua Walmesley, Esq., who intended to publish an edition of Shakespeare extensively illustrated, but did not live to carry out his enterprise".
Reference: A Bibliographical Account of the Works of Shakespeare, including every known edition, translation, and commentary. By H. G. Bohn. Printed off separately from his enlarged edition of the Bibliographer's Manual [of W. T. Lowndes] with some additions... p.2310.
Museum: The British Museum. 1915,0218.25.